SYRACUSE – Everardo R. Ganz, 81, of Syracuse, passed away Oct. 4, 2011, in Elkhart General Hospital.
He was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Chicago, to Antonio and Clara Giacchetti Ganz. On Aug. 8, 1955, he married Billie Kerfin, who survives.
Prior to moving to Syracuse, he was a mason contractor with his father in Chicago. In 1963, he came to Syracuse to assist his father-in-law in the family business, American Industries and National Products. He was a graduate of Western Michigan University, where he was a Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a former director of the Wawasee High School building trades for several years. He was a member of St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church and he helped found the Syracuse Jaycees. He served on the Wawasee Flotilla committee for several years. He was a member of the Tippecanoe Country Club. He also served on the board of directors of the Lakeland Youth Center.
Also surviving are two sons, Dale (and spouse Benji) Ganz and David (and spouse Kelly) Ganz; and four granddaughters, Ashley, Kendra, Alexa and Adriana. He was preceded in death by a sister.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Syracuse, with a luncheon celebrating his life following the services at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.
Calling is after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Eastlund Funeral Home, 7458 E. CR 1000N, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
***** Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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